Cats are Smarter than Dogs

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HERE'S WHAT I THINK

I think Cats are Smarter than Dogs and here's some of my reasons why:

- Cats are far more independent and can take care of themselves better.

- Provide adequate food and water and a cat can be left home alone for a few days while you go on vacation. Dogs can't.

- Cats can be toilet trained.

- Dogs will take a command, cats do as "they" please.

- Cats give themselves a bath.

- Although a dog will offer you safety, a cat will protect itself.

So... What Do You Think? 

Are cats really smarter?

I have stated my case for why I think cats are smarter than dogs, you may SPEAK here. Tell me if you agree or disagree and tell my why you feel that way.
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Cats are Smarter than Dogs

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I agree, cats are smarter!

kkimmies says:

i agree 150%. we are owned by three extremely intelligent cats. would not own a dog for any amount of money. our cats are so smart, they know how to get me out of bed at 5am.

Roxanne says:

My cats intelligence beats out any dog!

StephanieB-Writer says:

Cats are smarter. The way that we judge animals is based upon what they can do for us. While this may make them lovable or useful, it doesn't necessarily make them smarter. Think about people you know that do everything you tell them, are they smarter? Also cats can live easily on thier own while dogs have a harder time and are more reliant on us. Cats are the only pets we have that live with us because they want to and not because they would have a hard time living on their own. Plus my kitty is cute and I love him lol.

Askur says:

There are some cats (like with people) that are dumber. But in general, yes!

jkl says:

Definitely cats are much much better! Dogs are really bad, dummy animals.

FlashAllen says:

We have a cat that can open doors by himself so cats are smarter but dogs are smart too.

drresearch says:

Cats most certainly. I'm not just saying it cause I have 2 cats myself,I'm saying it cause They've trained me well.

Otto says:

Cats are smarter because:

When they fall in the air they have the sense to flip around and land on their paws.

Dog eat things that will get them sick and in trouble and maybe kill them. Cats do not eat anything but food.

Cats clean themselves. Dogs has to be cleaned by man.

Cats can fend for them selves while you go on vacation, you have to put a dog in a kennel.

Cats dig their poop down, man has to go clean up after dogs.

Cats are very easy to potty train, dogs are not.

Dogs drool like crazy, a cat never drool.

Dogs stay if they are abused, cats will find a new home.

Dogs run away if not fenced in and cats roam and come back.

sparky says:

so, licking your filthy fur is "bathing yourself?" Okay, great, yeah that's totally intelligent (and not just instinct, no way). The coughing up of furballs is the final proof of such intelligence.

dc64 says:

Any animal that bathes themselves are smarter.

calconcrete says:

Cats RULE! Dogs DROOL.

kkc says:

true

mbrownauthor says:

I have 8 cats, and yes, they are smarter than dogs!!!!

rms says:

Yes Juneau, but Cats bury theirs.

seegreen says:

I do think they are both smart and it does depend on the breed. Cats can be trained to do a lot of things, most people just don't bother or don't realize. Maybe that means the cats are smarter than humans.

mysticmama says:

Kitty Wompuss and I both agree that cats are definately smarter...Kitty Wompuss uses the toilet for pee-pee's but prefers the box or outside for poo-poos, since he nevers pees in the box, it never stinks...also since he is so long...40 inches, he is able to reach up and pull down the door handle and let himself outside...

zooyorkdancr says:

Cats are definetly smarter than dogs! I have one of each and sometimes they run around the house and chase each other (just playing), then the cat will jump on the arm of the couch and the dog will keep going forwards looking for the cat even though she was watching the cat very closely. Cats are more agile too. once there was a cord in the middle of the room and the cat went under and the second time he went over. When it came to the dog she fell over. Now that may not prove intelligence, but I still think cats are smarter than dogs.

Ethan says:

I'd say that, from the look of it, most people who commented saying dogs are smarter probably haven't ever owned a cat. I'm pretty sure cats are smarter than people in many senses. They certainly have a reason to be so dignified- the cat is graceful, while the dog is ungainly. Cats will very rarely eat garbage or carrion, whereas dogs will eat these all the time when scouring the trash for food- did I mention cats can hunt? Oh, and one more thing: How many cats do you see hissing and attacking bystanders? I thought so. I'm not saying dogs are plain stupid- just that cats tend to be smarter.

Newton Bass says:

LOL I can't spell worth anything but that was my two cents

Newton Bass says:

Over and over again the dog lovers come back to the fact that
dogs can memorize commands and cats can't. Well this is simply
not true. There are cats that do tricks just like dogs they are
just less commen That fact is due the independent nature that cats a
as a species have while dogs are more dependent on humans. It's not
that one is smarter than the other it's just a difference in the
mental aspects of cats and dogs.

airic says:

Cats are more curious, picky about there food where as dogs could care less about what they eat and dogs are not curious eat sleep and drink thats a dogs life..... if one was to evolve into a smarter species it would indeed be the cat.

ktbell says:

It doesnt take a smart person to train a dog, but it sure takes a smart person to train a cat....dogs are dumb, I love em but they are dumb

jelly says:

cats any day of the week.

ktbell says:

I say to MariAnn that I watched your vid on youtube and if its Lucy, then that is a clever dog...she thinks she a cat (climbing trees to fetch her ball)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohqdSeOK59Y -- My Dog is Smarter than Your Cat!

ktbell says:

Sandyspiders cat that thought it was a dog has regressed. My cat thinks shes a lion-now THATS a smart cat.

ktbell says:

I sy Kevin also shits in the house, so either he is dumb or cats are as clever or cleverer that human (especially Kevin)!!!!:0

ktbell says:

Eleanor cant be that clever as she thinks dogs are cleverer than dogs. This proves the arguement that cats are cleverer than dogs!!!!:)

vik04 says:

cats are definitely smarter, u can show how to open the door to cat once-and he (she) knows how to do it now for sure, but dogs are need to be trained to do it. Cats learn how to open closets and lockers without us even showing them it.

Jack2205 says:

Cats are smarter than dogs, but dogs can be used to track people, lead the blind, alert deaf people to sounds, and other jobs so they are both smart.

Darian Wilson says:

cats are smarter than dogs. they do what they want and they some love in many ways dogs can't. for example, dogs can't lay on your lap and purr when their happy. cats show love by doing just that.

JOOLS says:

I think cats r smarter than dogs because onece my cat spelled my name with blocks

Jodi_k says:

Cats are smarter. My cat recognizes my footsteps when he hears me coming up the stairs (I live in an apartment), he's self-cleaning, and he doesn't need to be walked in the rain.

elo15e says:

Dogs are slaves, cats are house guests :)

Berta says:

I love cats. I have one and she's so smart!!

survival12 says:

Cats are smarter.

Dogs are kind, dumb, but LoYaL..
yeah they'll protect you, wait... how many breeds could viciously attack a predator?? how many breeds are..is it called, 'tea-cup' size/poodle/maltese/yorkie/shitzu (shit zoo?)

Notice how 'smart people' are either Street $mart or are Geniuses.

Geniuses are of course the 'smarter' ones/people? Yet their I.Q. will most likely NOT give them the adaptation skills to survive the wild, 'streets'.

Cats are technically Smarter, in a, "genius" sort of way..

Dogs are street smart. And did I mention 'Loyal'.

Compare the barbaric adaptations and survival methods of a dog and of a cat.

..street smarts???

US Humans will perceive 'Geniuses' to be smarter...
but street smart people aren't as smart as the geniuses.
????
even though natural selection and survival play a huge part.

CATS ARE SMARTER, in a genius way. Dogs have street smarts.

the question is, if you think a genius is smarter than one with street smarts= common sense.

hmm....

Weasley says:

Cats are a lot smarter than people give them credit!
My picture is of my 2 cats. The Silver Tabby is a Mainecoon!
Yeah, one of those big monsters. I call him my Cadog! They are
sooooooo smart! But the Ginger one is even smarter. Just like with children, if you spend quality time with them, they will show you just how smart they are.
My 2 guys know, just like dogs, a lot of words! They always answer me when I call & they always come when I call. 98% of the time. They perform things on command!
I love my guys, they brighten my day, make me laugh, talk to me and give me tons of love. I feel from them that they live just for my love & affection. Follow me from room to room, always have to know where I am, to be near. Makes us both content! CATS Rule!

rms says:

Hmmm... then what you're saying is that all those cats who've been toilet trained to use the potty instead of the litter box are doing that by instinct? I think not.

woody says:

cats are smarter people only say dogs becuase they do tricks...thats not illengigence thats obedence....cats are more superior, better reactions better sense's apart from smell ofcourse

Kyle says:

I agree 100% cats are so way smarter dogs are not smart they are really dumb,

fay says:

Of course, cats are smarter than dogs!

hannah says:

if you want a pet get a dog
but if you want a real friend get a cat

cat lover says:

Cats can be toilet trained
dogs they just eat poop

Manlycatdude says:

Cats are smarter because they get free stuff from people and they don't have to do any tricks. Dogs aren't dumb, they're just not as smart as cats.

Dorothy says:

Cats rule............there is no doubt about that! I have had both Cats and Dogs in my family and found that Cats are by far the smartest. I can say a dog is blindly loyal......... Even when mis- treated. A Cat recognizes when a person likes him or not and acts accordingly. Everyone knows how independant they are and can stay alone in the house for a few days with food and water. They potty train themselves when only a few days old. Puppys take forever to recognize that the kitchen floor or your new carpet is not the place to go. As cats mature they get smarter, sensing just what you expect of them.......and if you love them and keep them indoors they can live to be in their 20's ! We have had three Persians that lived to be 19 years of age. And when the time came for each of them to leave us.........thay knew that too and, we knew it was time for that last trip to the Vet. YES !!!!!!! CATS are by far smarter than DOGS !!!!

scss says:

Cats rule - we obey.
So since they train us, as opposed to us training dogs... cats outsmart us all everytime!

The_Homeopath says:

Cats rule and dogs drool!

Melanie says:

I totally agree, I consider my cat to be a genius!!

Trixie says:

Many people think cats don't USUALLY help humans when they're in danger. I've seen many cats on tv saving peoples lives! It's not impossible for them to do. Dog's are just more loyal. And what really annoyes me is that people think dogs are smarter just because they know how to do tricks. My cat does tricks perfectly, and they don't believe me. Besides, tricks have nothing to do with being smart. I've seen MANY types of animals doing tricks, and cats are one of them! And other things about people who think dogs are smarter, I think it's a smart thing for a cat to be selfish. Dogs are more loyal and they're attached to people, cat's are far more independent and know how to care for themselves. And I find cats being friends too, not just dogs. I mean, dogs are my life, I love them with all my heart, but I have a cat too. She purrs at me whenever I say her name, and we actually comunicate. When I ask her something, or say something, she'll meow back at me as if she understands what I'm saying. I find that just adorable, and pretty smart. So cat's are friends too, not just dogs. And I agree 100% cats are so way smarter.

Nikki says:

Well of course cats are smarter than dogs, but I really like dogs much more. Their stupidity is what makes them so funny, and such great pets! But I also love cat's attitude. It's so arrogant and selfish. And I find it funny when I play fetch with my friends dog, and when I throw it for my cat to get it, she just looks at me as if saying, "You threw the ball, now you go get it!"

Pastiche says:

Totally agree, and I love both creatures tremendously. I've had dog companions *and *cat companions my entire life. The cats have definitely got more smarts and they are easier to train. Sure, they're independent but they will strive to please you as hard as any dog - they are also better at communication.

No way, dogs rule in the brain department!

Kim says:

They're not independent they're just loners.
Dogs could last on their own they just prefer company pretty much like most humans.
Dogs are easier to house train than cats are to toilet train an cat have no god damn bladder control.
Cats can't take commands coz they're too thick.
Dog also clean themselves but have better things to do than sit around all day and lick themselves.
And cats can't provide their own safety in a fight dogs would always win hands down but a dog isn't to selfish to just protect it's self. A cat couldn't protect you if it wanted to.

zirukurt01 says:

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zirukurt01 says:

Get lost monkeybrain!!! Dogs are "man's best friend". Forever, Cats are always a loosers!! Felines boast all animals? What a droolish felines!!!

spot says:

cats are retarded, get real.

lamont says:

people only say cats are smarter because they think it makes them seem more perceptive or insightful. because by any common-sense measure, dogs are clearly more intelligent, the "cats are smarter" crowd feel somehow that they are more in tune with the cats' more "subtle" intelligence. they even go so far as turn the fact that dogs do tricks into evidence of cats' superior smarts. "yeah, cats do what they want." huh? that dogs do tricks means they understand that they will be rewarded for their behavior. that cats don't do tricks means either they don't understand what's being asked of them, or they understand, but can't understand there will be a reward. as far as their independence goes, a pet spider or mouse would fare just as well as a cat if left alone. i hardly think that proves they're "smart." cats just aren't very smart.

TVL says:

If your ever lonely is your cat there? NO its outside doing its own thing. Dogs are always there for you! The only cool cats I have ever met are ones that were raised with dogs!!!

Spanky the Amazing says:

It's not even close, dogs are so far and away smarter that it's a silly question. The "cats are smarter" crowd always talk about how independent cats are. True, but that doesn't make them smarter; in fact, in a lot of ways, that seems to indicate that their less intelligent. A lizard would probably fare pretty well on its own as well.

That cats don't respond to commands is usually used as evidence of their superior smarts. That's just silly--it's far more likely that they don't respond because they just don't get it than because they're so cool and aloof. And even if it is (I'm firmly convinced its not) due to the latter, that doesn't really speak well to their intelligence either. After all, it would be in their best interest to please their owner, and being snotty like that certainly doesn't please the owner.

For the most part, I'd say cats are to dogs as slugs are to frogs, on the intelligence scale...something along those lines.

db says:

dogs are definitely smarter than house cats. All have wolves for ancestors, and wolves are by necessity highly intelligent, due to their social nature, their cooperative hunting, etc.

Except for lions, cats are not social creatures by nature.

Aside from that, just from personal observation of cats and dogs, cats by and large seem far less capable of figuring things out (no, I'm not just talking about doing tricks)

Juneau says:

RMS-Youre not understanding -dogs are NOMADIC- THEY DON"T NEED TO COVER THEIRS -THEY MOVE EVERY DAY IN THE WILD-CATS STAY PUT-THEY HAVE SMALLER TERRITORY! Cat's bury theirs out of INSTINCT - not intelligence. It is an instinctive trait inherited further down the evolutionary chain (when they became smaller.Each way has a different PURPOSE IN NATURE. Every trait for cats you listed is instinctive behavior that is "Better" for you as a pet owner- but in no way makes cat's "smarter". You are being selfish in judging one's smarts over the other based on this. As far as actual "thinking" goes - Science recognizes Humans, Great Apes, Parrots and some dogs as only animals to show level 6 Object Permanence recognition (finding intricately hidden objects)by using "reasoning" or "thinking" - not instinct. You posed the question. I appreciate both animals.

tom says:

i say that was stupid!- dogs are way smarter than cats

Juneau says:

True! Going to the bathroom in the same spot everyday is suicide for many animals in the wild. It's basically like saying to predators "I'll be here same time tomorrow!" It seems housecats would not fare well in the wild now that they are not as big as their ancestors and have had this trait reinforced. Smart?

LaFede says:

Cat's go to te bathroom in the same spot in the wild - to mark territory. This is why they are easier to litterbox train. This is not something they "think about" however. I suspect that dogs being more nomadic in the wild means they would not always go in one place. I don't see one as being "smarter" than the other. Better for a pet owner -but let's not slight a dogs intelligence.

AnnieSun says:

To FAULT a dog for "taking" a command is biased,convoluted logic! It means it can comprehend and act meaning intelligence. Animal behaviorists still marvel at dogs who, for instance, learn to help handicapped people by retrieving numerous items from around the house(phone,medicine, emergency items). Cats, and this doesn't mean I don't like them, aren't able to learn complicated tasks like these (no it's not because they choose not to).

Lisa M says:

It's "CONVENIENT" for you that a cat doesn't eat all it's food at once- but not really "smarter". It's evolutional instinct. Lions/Big Cats often hunt alone in the wild and kill large animals. They share with a few other cats and return to the meal often as there is usually alot to go around. Wolves/Dogs need to hunt in large packs and share the food with many. Therefore dogs instinctively gorge their meals and cats don't fear taking their time. One isn't "smarter" than the other-they both have different uses in nature.

Letsbesensible says:

Oh yeah - and here's a great "projection of intelligence" instance -"I tell my cat to do something and he's so smart he doesn't do it/ignores me.". Unhhh? Because he DOESN"T understand in the first place!!! Stop projecting emotions and intelligence onto cats. I have owned both cats and dogs and admire them both - but seeing people tack intellect onto animals that isn't there makes me doubt human intellect! Science also has proven you can "point a direction" for a dog to search for an object/travel in and it will understand(the way we give driving directions)-I have NEVER seen a cat that could do this.

Letsbesensible says:

YOU NEVER SEE A SEEING EYE CAT!!! Or a police cat!!! WHY?- Science has proven dogs are smarter. The average dog knows 250 words, equal to a two and a half year old. A cat at best knows 50 words, equal to a One and a half year old. Dogs have a degree of "cogniscience" which means they can grasp that they "exist" in the world with other things (so can we). The classic test for this is covering a ball with a sheet. The dog(and a three year old) knows it can still be there (they found a way to take the smell factor out of the test). A cat will look around - so will a one year old(Playing the game "peek a boo" is a result of this). I admit cat's are cute. But much of what owners "project" on them as being smart is due to instinct ("gracefullness"-"agileness" are due to characteristics they need to hunt quietly in the wild- they do not show "intelligence" they show evolution). Border Collies are proven to be some of the smartest animals on the planet-(pigs too!. Most cat lovers I'm sorry just can't take their heart out of answering the question.(Most are women too????)

Snozzle says:

No way, dogs are smarter. Our border collie often seemed to know what we were talking about, could sense when I was coming home, would 'guard' our son while he was sleeping and heaps of other things. We've got cats as well but you can't compare the relationship or intelligence.
Mike.

GrowWear says:

Dogs learn. Cats just go with what knowledge they acquired through genetics. There's no personal growth with cats. Well, not as much. ;)

UAEdubaidude says:

Dogs are smarter than cats. You have to remember that cats do as they please because they cant do much. Also cats cant memorize commands. Also just because cats are independent doesn't mean they are smarter. I mean look at fish all you need to do s give them food, and your not going to tell me that fish are smarter than dogs.

Eleanor says:

Dogs are way more clever than dogs. dogs save lifes and you can go on shows with them. Freddy my dog is not 1 but he warns me about bad things.Sam my dog is 14 he is a guard dog he scares strangers away

Margo_Arrowsmith says:

I think it depends on the breed. So, no.

Kevin says:

When was the last time the police or fire departed use cats in their line of work. When was the last time mittens the pussy cat was used to track escaped convicts. When was the last time pumpkin kitty when hunting. And when was the last time puss in boots saved a child from drowning. Cats are smarted than dogs gine me a break. They shit in the house.

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Will I don't know if their smarter but I really love dogs.

sandyspider says:

Cats are very smart, but I do have to go with dogs just a bit. I did have a cat that thought he was a dog. Now that was a smart cat!

peterpaan says:

dogs rule. never see a cat bringing my newspaper :D

Eliss says:

Cats live completely by instinct-climbing and killing small animals-they cannot learn new things! Can cats be taught to find people under 10 feet of snow? Or guide a disabled person across a busy road? I don't think so!!! The ability to learn new things is clearly linked to intelligence-which dogs can do. Instinct is all a cat can live by and they are born with that. Cats are not clever. Dogs are extremely intelligent!!!

MariAnn says:

My video PROVES dogs are smarter than cats!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohqdSeOK59Y -- My Dog is Smarter than Your Cat!

luvmycatsanddog says:

On this comment by manlycatdude: Cats are smarter because they get free stuff from people and they don't have to do any tricks. Dogs aren't dumb, they're just not as smart as cats...

In this case this is a humans choice to give "free stuff" to cats without them doing tricks. This is a human choice not a cat thing.

This debate is dumb, ive only read a bunch of cat lvoers defending there pet they love not defend how smart they are. Wow you spoil your cat or let it "train" you... again a "human choice thing" not a "cats are smart" thing.

DogLover says:

Oh and one more thing... saying "cats train us" ummmmm... This is a debate on cats being smarter than a dog so saying they teach you makes you as humans appear dumber than a cat. LOL

DogLover says:

I think using the whole "cats are independant and can take care of themselves" as a reason for them being smarter makes the person saying it not too intelligent either... just because a cat can lay around, use a litterbox and be home for days alone doesn't make it smart. Any animal can survive, so are you saying squirrels are smarter than too since they are selfsufficient... most animals are. Small breed dogs have been taught to use the litter box aswell, and i think if people have pets they can leave for days home alone aren't real animal lovers in the first place. lol Dogs can learn so much more than cats. It still is stupid to compare the two considering both are very different mammals, one being solitary and the other a pack animal. I do think dogs are smarter though, why else would they be "mans bestfriend".

Kyle says:

You people are being redicoulous. It's already been proven that dogs are smarter, but cats are right behind. You people are thinking of instinct. And the reason why dogs are dependant is because they have been taken from their enviroment! A backyard is a stray cat's enviroment, not a dog's. And cats don't do tricks for food because they don't care about the humans. Dogs are loyal, friendly, and have an unconditional love for humans. Why do you think they were the first animal to be domesticated?

daniel says:

well my argument against cats being smarter is based on the fact that the primary purpose of inteligence is self preservation. Now consider the fact that if you put out a bowl of perfectly good food that will in no way harm the cat but for some reason the cat does not like it, it will starve itself instead of eating the food. Where as a dog in a similar situation will eventually eat.

Fern says:

I CAN TEAR HOLES IN EVERY ONE OF YOUR REASONS. A little thought is all that is required

hannah says:

i don't THINK THAT CATS ARE SMATER THEN DOGS dogs are cute .... and so playful they give u love in your life .they know when they have to go for walks and when it's tea time.......

Stevo says:

Cats doing as they feel couldn't possibly be a sign of intelligence because then you're assuming they're smart enough to understand human commands and have the complex reasoning ability to decide it would be beneficial to ignore them. This is a giant mental leap and for this cats would have to be smarter than most humans. Also, if cats were smart enough to reason this much they should also be able to figure out that protecting their owner would be good for them, as it ensures they will continue living the cushy lifestyle that they have become accustomed to.
Dogs are undoubtedly stupid in the sense that they walk into things and have no concept of 3 Dimensions, but that's more to do with the fact that there was never any need for these skills to be honed for them to survive in the wild. Cats tend to get chased a lot by dogs which is why they have developed these skills to survive as a species.

Admin_Associates says:

I guess it depends on your point of view.
Cats are obviously more independent, but is that a trait corresponding to some level of intelligence? Dogs are more giving and useful to humans, and are therefore more ingrained in society. Would you call their "Kissing Up" a sign of intelligence? 20 Million middle-managers can't be wrong !

Not that I endorse it... definitely not... but I bet there are a lot more abandoned and drowned kittens than puppies.
I personally like both cats and dogs, but if I could only pick one, I would have to take the dog for companionship, loyalty, and utility.
Maybe cats should make some concessions so they could also occupy the same place in people's hearts.

amad says:

Also, It is pointless to argue about this bcuz even the specialist believe it is nearly impossible to determine which is smarter.It is hard enough to make an unbiased IQ test for humans and we are test intelligence within the same species.

amad says:

Like i said b4, u guys are only stating instincts.Instincts does not show intelligence.Adaption is One of the few things that we measure animal intelligence.Wolves have been known to live and flurish everywhere.You remove a cat from its natuarl habit, it will most likely die due to the fact that it does not know how to change its instinctive ways.

Lauren says:

dogs are so smarter

edoghealth says:

I am sorry but I have to disagree..

Cats are far more independent and can take care of themselves better. Provide adequate food and water and a cat can be left home alone for a few days while you go on vacation. Dogs can't. -- thats because Cats can be insensitive and selfish most of the time. If they are hungry they will simply eat any foods they can find in the house or someone else houses. Dog can't be left alone basically just about the food and the water but they need love and attention..Dogs are so attached with their owner that they tend to be depressed and sick if left alone for a long time.

Cats can be toilet trained. -- You don't have to train your dog about this. Its just a matter of routine. Give and observe your dog a routine toilet time and it will never be a problem..

Dogs will take a command, cats do as "they" please. --- again that's why i said they are somewhat selfish..its like they will look at you and said "what's up with you?!"

Cats give themselves a bath. -- its actually licking, not bathing..just imagine the outcome of that? lol

Although a dog will offer you safety, a cat will protect itself. --- Selfish and insensitive again..

This is just my opinion.. I don't hate cat, i love all kinds of pets, but i just love dogs dearly..I would say if you would like a pet, get a cat, if you need a friend, get a dog!

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dogs rule says:

Dogs are a lot smarter than cats.They're able to guard their property and their owners.Also,you can train dogs like german sheperds to guide the blind,to help out the police department..and look at border collies,they're great herd dogs.A cat can't do any of these things.Yes,they're independent but I definitely don't think they're as smart as dogs.

amad says:

u guys are idiots to believe that instincts have nething to do with intelligence. A cat will protect itself over nething else do to the fact that it is way more fragile and doesnt want to risk injury, mean while a dog is making a conciouse decision on protecting its owner or its own due to the emotion of Love.

Perfect Example on smarts ~ the grey wolf has been recorded several times to out smart the mountion lion for its kill by making it chase the wolf and using his stamina to a point where the wolf then can ezily take the kill and kill the cougar. Simply by just teasing the cougar to chase the wolf to protect its kill for sometimes to even extents such as a couple hours til the cougar has no more stamina to defend its kill and itself.

JohannTheDog says:

What? Cats smarter than dogs - you're kidding right. I can outwit my kittie bro, Wolfgang, any day of the year!

sisca says:

dogs work in k9...cat???

Barkely says:

My dogs are way smarter than my cats. My Border Collie always outsmarts the cats and cuts off their escape to the barn, course then she chases them up a tree:)

lanpi says:

I like dogs more than cats.Dogs are cleverer and smarter.

PolkaDotsAndPaisley says:

Cats are smart, however dogs know the quickest way in to human hearts and that is knowledge indeed.

shem says:

cats, just like their cousins. the wild cats, rely on instinct as a daily part of their life. dogs are much more intelligent as they learn what is wrong and right rather than relying on instinct. just like us humans, we have the ability to learn. therefore just as we cannot compare a lion cub to a human baby based on the instincts of the lion cub. we cannot compare a dog to a cat.

BurpingRocks says:

Hey CherlyKolan! They're dogs! GET OVER IT!!!! that's what they do! They were born that way! You don't have 2 make a big deal about it!

 
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Tifftom wrote

Cats are independant not "loners" because they do enjoy the company of their owners. Yet cats survive being alone better than dogs they will provide their own food if need be. Case in point my cat that killed 4 pet birds in a week even after we put a lock on the cage and hung it from the ceiling. Don't ask me how he did it. Someone mentioned that dogs always win in a fight, but put a cat up against an equal sized dog and see what happens. In fact I had a cat that scared the crap out of my full grown rottweiler who always had scratch marks on it's nose (from the cat). And I have always found it easier to train a cat than a dog. Once i tried to use dry kibble to lure my cat from under a bed and instead of coming out it used it's claws to scoop up a piece, instincts? I think not. Also yes cats LICK themselves but DOGS EAT THEIR OWN POOP that's gotta rank 10 on a scale of 1-10 stupidity. That and the time my dog brought home ANOTHER DOG'S PAW AS A CHEW TOY really has me siding with cat!!

Reply Posted July 14, 2009

Treasures-By-Brenda wrote...

Robin -- great pictures on this lens and great audience participation! Blessed by a brand-new Giant SquidAngel!

Brenda

ReplyPosted April 08, 2009

dc64 wrote...

Great idea for a lens, and it's fun reading all the responses.

ReplyPosted March 22, 2009

AdrienneJenkins wrote...

It's gotta be cats. They seem to have a knack for playing it cool. But Then again I'm a cat mommy so I'm somewhat bias.

ReplyPosted February 07, 2009

GrowWear wrote...

I just love animals. They warm my heart!

ReplyPosted January 26, 2009

 
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